Retail, e-commerce biggest marketers in Vietnam
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Retail and e-commerce accounted for nearly a quarter of online marketing in Vietnam last year as players compete for more customers.
The category claimed 23.9 percent of $1.26 billion spent on online ads in the country, Ho Chi Minh City-based advertising company Adsota reported.
It was followed by fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) with 12.9 percent and automobiles with 6.7 percent.
“Figures indicate the resources e-commerce businesses are willing to invest in digital advertising in recent years, linked to the “money burning” race of Shopee, Lazada, Sendo and Tiki,” the report stated.
Rising expenditure follows Vietnam’s growing market of internet users. The country ranked 14th in the world in its number of smartphone users at 43.7 million last year, a rate of 44.9 percent.
In a number of app downloads, Vietnam ranked second to Indonesia in ASEAN and seventh globally. The most popular app categories in Vietnam are games, photography and social.
Vietnamese spend 2 hours and 33 minutes on social networks, 17 minutes higher than the world average, according to U.K.-based We Are Social.
Vietnam’s online advertising expenditure is set to reach $1.4 billion in 2022.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the total online advertising expenditure in Vietnam last year?
What was the total online advertising expenditure in Vietnam last year?
Last year, the total amount spent on online advertising in Vietnam was $1.26 billion. This figure is set to increase to $1.4 billion in 2022, indicating continued growth in the digital ad market.
Q.Which specific companies are driving the significant investment in digital advertising?
Which specific companies are driving the significant investment in digital advertising?
The report highlights that the substantial digital advertising investment is linked to a 'money burning' race among major e-commerce players. These companies include Shopee, Lazada, Sendo, and Tiki, competing for market share.
Q.How does Vietnam compare globally in terms of smartphone users and app downloads?
How does Vietnam compare globally in terms of smartphone users and app downloads?
Vietnam ranked 14th worldwide for smartphone users last year, with 43.7 million users. In app downloads, the country was second only to Indonesia in ASEAN and placed seventh globally, showing a strong digital presence.
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